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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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